Award

C001594 Software Development and Technical Projects

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Tender

17 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland is conducting a tender for "C001594 Software Development and Technical Projects" aimed at enhancing the operational status and functionality of their existing ePortfolio system and the Turas platform. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is currently at the active stage of the tender process. Bids must be submitted electronically by 10 January 2018, with the contract set to begin on 20 February 2018, with a potential duration of two years divided into fixed-term proposals. Key contract milestones are established, allowing for reviews and adjustments at the end of each period.

This tender presents an opportunity for software development firms and technical service providers to expand their operations by partnering with a significant public body within the health sector. Companies that specialise in system maintenance, software enhancement, and platform integration would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The flexible contract terms may appeal to those looking to adapt to changing user needs and demonstrate their capacity for innovation, ultimately facilitating business growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

C001594 Software Development and Technical Projects

Notice Description

The chosen supplier will be required to provide Development Management services in order to; 1. Maintain the operational status of the existing ePortfolio system and implement functionality requested by a range of stakeholders 2. Develop functionality and processes to assist with the enhancement and commercialisation of the Turas platform; and the integration of ePortfolio within the platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To ensure best value, and to reflect the realities of budget pressures and changing user needs, this tender aims to maximise flexibility in the service arrangements. It asks suppliers to put forward fixed term proposals for a two-year contract (1 year committed + 3 x 4months), with breakpoints at the end of each period where NES can review service usage, user needs and feedback, and any changes in supplier offerings. NES reserve the right to terminate the contract at each breakpoint. The following will be the endings of each period: Year 1 31/03/2019 1st 4 months 31/07/2019 2nd 4 months 30/11/2019 3rd and final 4 months 31/03/2020

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000519416
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313419
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Declan Walkden
Contact Email
declan.walkden@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316563200, +44 1316563294

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301493
    C001594 Software Development and Technical Projects - The chosen supplier will be required to provide Development Management services in order to; 1. Maintain the operational status of the existing ePortfolio system and implement functionality requested by a range of stakeholders 2. Develop functionality and processes to assist with the enhancement and commercialisation of the Turas platform; and the integration of ePortfolio within the platform.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313419
    C001594 Software Development and Technical Projects - The chosen supplier will be required to provide Development Management services in order to; 1. Maintain the operational status of the existing ePortfolio system and implement functionality requested by a range of stakeholders 2. Develop functionality and processes to assist with the enhancement and commercialisation of the Turas platform; and the integration of ePortfolio within the platform.

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